Finance Analyst

Harper May Ltd; Islington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking manufacturing business is seeking a Finance Analyst to support strategic planning through detailed financial analysis and reporting. In this role, you'll collaborate across departments to drive performance and support long-term growth. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified and possess advanced Excel skills, with experience in financial analysis and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial analyst role, ideally in manufacturing or consumer products.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support commercial decisions.
• Prepare insightful reports for senior stakeholders.
• Analyse market data and competitor performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Financial modelling

Forecasting capabilities

Collaborative

Commercially minded

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Tableau

Job description

Harper May is delighted to partner with a forward-thinking manufacturing business that’s redefining quality and innovation in the consumer durables space. With a strong emphasis on design, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, the company is expanding rapidly and now seeks a talented Finance Analyst to join its growing finance function.

Role Overview:
As Finance Analyst, you’ll support strategic planning through detailed financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting. Collaborating across departments, you’ll deliver insights that shape key decisions, drive performance, and support long-term growth initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-impact finance team in a fast-evolving business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed financial analysis, including variance and trend analysis, to support commercial and operational decisions

• Prepare clear, insightful reports and presentations for senior stakeholders

• Support the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term planning models

• Analyse market data and competitor performance to inform business strategy

• Deliver ad-hoc analysis to evaluate investment opportunities and resource allocation

• Recommend improvements to financial processes, reporting standards, and systems

Key Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent

• Previous experience in a financial analyst role, ideally within manufacturing or consumer products

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Tableau)

• Strong financial modelling and forecasting capabilities

• Commercially minded with the ability to communicate complex information clearly

• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and capable of working to tight deadlines in a dynamic setting